Yesterday, the Michigan House voted 74-33 to ban texting while driving as a primary offence, meaning that police can ticket for driving while texting without seeing another violation. This is a pleasant surprise and a victory for the elected officials and bicycling advocates who had been pushing for a strong law for months.

League President Andy Clarke was just out in Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Long Beach, CA. getting a tour of the local bike facilities from mobility coordinator Charlie Gandy. But you don't have to go out to sunny SoCal to take a look at what they're doing for bicyclists.